Expert finishing for Southeast Asian tropical hardwoods.
Tectona grandis
The tropical king. Naturally resistant to humidity and insects.
| Hardness | 1155 (Janka) |
| Regions | Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand |
Intsia bijuga
Indonesian ironwood. Extremely hard, rich red-brown.
| Hardness | 1925 (Janka) |
| Regions | Indonesia, Malaysia, PNG |
Koompassia malaccensis
Malaysian hardwood. Golden-orange, highly durable.
| Hardness | 1710 (Janka) |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Neobalanocarpus heimii
Malaysian ironwood. Premium grade, natural durability.
| Hardness | 1960 (Janka) |
| Regions | Malaysia |
Palaquium spp.
Southeast Asian classic. Consistent colour, good value.
| Hardness | 1080 (Janka) |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Shorea spp.
Yellow Balau. Hard and heavy, excellent for high traffic.
| Hardness | 1540 (Janka) |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Our technical team can help you select the right Bona system for any tropical species.
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